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I Thought I Was Lazy: Unlearning Internalized Ableism and Neurodivergence
For many neurodivergent people, the story starts the same way: “I always thought I was just lazy.” Maybe you struggled to start tasks, lost track of time, or felt completely drained by things other people seemed to handle effortlessly. And when those around you didn’t understand your experience, you may have started believing them—or blaming yourself. This quiet self-blame has a name: internalized ableism. What Is Internalized Ableism and Neurodivergence? Internalized ableism

Mema Mansouri
Jun 21, 20252 min read
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